Day in the Life of a Street Taco Vendor in LA

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Published 2024-03-30
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Los Angeles, California - the land of a million taco shops and burrito spots. Within all of this Mexican food commotion however, is one family-run institution that has been serving up the best carnitas in LA for over 30 years.

Carnitas el Momo is headquartered in Boyle Heights, a hard-nosed neighborhood in East LA. If you're looking for the best authentic tacos in LA, look no further than this place.

I was lucky enough to spend the day with the family, and see how everything is done - from start to finish! It was such an honor and a privilege.

This is a Day in the Life of a Street Taco Vendor in LA!

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All Comments (21)
  • @hefsterling
    Seeing people that work hard and not only don't complain about it but seem to enjoy it makes me happy
  • @ediroswell775
    As a born & raised Los Angeles Black man you have got to admire the Mexican people in this city
  • @reportthejuice
    Hard working Family. I cried tears for pops. He was raised differently. He built a billion dollar dream for his family and the legacy keeps on. Very admiral
  • @joetrujillo7419
    I was raised 3 blocks away from there the spot ! Really nice people, we got free tacos to try out. Gotta love the struggle and the determination. Hard place to grow up but you see the love in the neighborhood.
  • im a chef, I worked mostly in fine dining but since covid I branched out and started a business, I work for myself. Watching this, I have tears in my eyes man. Its just so beautiful to see the support from the family, the customers and the internet. As you can see, this type of work is not easy and like the son said at the beginning "its all about consistency".. I couldnt agree more that is what its all about when it comes to selling/serving food and it is also the hardest part about doing this work. Anyone can cook great food once, but doing it every single day, day after day is not easy, not one bit. My respects to the whole family, this the shtt right here
  • When he talked about his grandfather's cooking being, "One next level." That's how I feel about my grandmother's tortillas. Hers was just on another level.
  • @Thorlando
    Holy! Now that's a REAL family business. The whole crew is legit family, beautiful to see. Inspiring honestly.
  • I’m from New Zealand and lived in LA for nearly ten years Man do I miss the taco joints, bringing back some good memories 😊
  • @RSVD84
    It’s awesome to see a young generation to continue a tradition. These men your recording are a definition of real men working hard and carrying a tradition. And even the younger men are out there helping out. Now and days it’s hard getting teens out of bed because online devices. These guys are doing something right for the future
  • This is such a fantastic episode, man. Love seeing the behind-the-scenes of a family business like this and the way they make the food with love. You're such a master at showcasing these stories. Great to see you back!
  • @MR35_
    20:20. When you asked what their dreams are. That young man came out and smiled. He's ain't done dreaming 😢
  • Carnitas El Momo is Legendary!! I live in Stockton California, I ALWAYS STOP BY TO THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATION EVERYTIME IM IN SOCAL 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🔥
  • @MarkK01
    You can see so much pride in everyone. Every single family member does this for their Grand Parents. This is one hell of a awesome story.
  • @kawi2144
    Ive watched every show/documentary of this family. This was my favorite, you captured the family better than the rest.
  • @spkymessage7346
    True Americans. Working hard & keep grinding with no complaints. 👏🏽
  • @ryanjones9705
    Seeing an entire family put in the work to make dreams come true is unbelievable. Made me tear up when talking with the parents and how proud of their kids and grandkids they were. Truly an American dream come true with hard work.
  • @david7O7
    It really makes me happy to see all them working as a family to run there business Wishing them all the best ❤️
  • @itsgee21
    Traveling from Chicago soon to try these amazing looking tacos and support this beautiful family business. Great video and story.